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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 11:44:23 am EDT

 

Very low relative humidity values this weekend has led to higher than usual fire danger for the region. Know your limits! Know your local area regulations, and any fire bans. Be mindful! You can prevent a fire and keep our region beautiful.
Drier and cooler conditions are expected with breezy northerly to northeasterly winds. Low relative humidity values are expected with high temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s for most. Sunday will be warmer with most places rising well into the 60s and lower 70s.
Drier and cooler conditions are expected with breezy northerly to northeasterly winds. Low relative humidity values are expected with high temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s for most. Sunday will be warmer with most places rising well into the 60s and lower 70s.
Drier and cooler conditions are expected with breezy northerly to northeasterly winds. Low relative humidity values are expected with high temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s for most. Sunday will be warmer with most places rising well into the 60s and lower 70s.
Each observation point is apart of our COOP program (Cooperative Observer Program). Each site has a 24 hour observation period that ends and begins at 8 am local time. Each site records temperature, precipitation, and snowfall data. More information about the COOP program can be found here www.nws.noaa.gov/om/coop/ Data began being collected at: Cades Cover on 01/01/1999 || Mount LeConte on 07/01/1987 || Newfound Gap on 01/01/1991 || Sugarlands Visitor Center on 12/01/1921

 Current Weather Observations...
Location Time
(EDT)
Weather Vsby.
(SM)
Temp.
(ºF)
Dewpt.
(ºF)
Hum.
(%)
Wind
(mph)
Wind Chill / Heat Index
(ºF)
Pres.
(in)
Abingdon VA11:35Clear10391538VRB 535 [WC]30.53
Andrews-Murphy NC11:15Clear10521825ESE 7-30.46
Chattanooga TN10:53Mostly Clear10491930NNE 18G2842 [WC]30.52
Crossville TN10:53Clear10432039NE 12G2436 [WC]30.53
Dalton GA11:35Clear9502231N 16G2444 [WC]30.49
Knoxville TN (McGhee-Tyson)10:53Clear10461933NE 18G2638 [WC]30.54
Middlesboro KY11:35Clear10461832NNE 941 [WC]30.60
Monroe Cnty TN11:35Clear10481931ENE 14G2442 [WC]30.52
Morristown TN11:35Clear10441936NE 8G1639 [WC]30.56
Oak Ridge TN10:53Clear10481931-30.58
Tazewell Cnty VA11:35Clear10351644NNW 828 [WC]30.53
Tri-Cities TN10:53Mostly Clear10431937VRB 738 [WC]30.57
Wise VA11:35Clear10351747NNE 9G1827 [WC]30.53
Greeneville, TN11:35Clear10421533ENE 1334 [WC]30.55


Local Weather History For March 28th...
In 1997, tornado tracked across Sequatchie County. $100,000 damage
along a 6-mile path, no injuries.

 

 

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